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Endoscopic Laser-Assisted Spine Procedures Treat Injuries and Ailments of Vertebrae , Disc Degeneration, and Nerve Roots

Spine injuries and degeneration are all too common, and when conservative treatment plans do not result in relief, patients often feel they must live with their pain and other symptoms forever—a disheartening thought, to be sure. Whether the problem is with the vertebrae or the disc, it can ultimately lead to compression of spinal nerve roots and consequent pain, numbness, tingling, or loss of mobility.

Common Spine Conditions

Nowadays, surgeons have at their disposal the most advanced technology available for the treatment of the most common ailments of the spine—problems such as:

• Herniated disc (sometimes called slipped or ruptured disc): A condition in which one of the discs that keeps vertebrae separated suffers a tear due to injury or aging. The result is that the gelatinous material inside the disc leaks into the crevices of the spine, possibly compressing the spinal cord of one of the spinal nerve roots.
• Bulging or protruding disc: A condition similar to a herniated disc, the difference being that the inner fluid has caused a weakened outer wall of the disc to protrude beyond the circumference of the vertebrae. Disc bulges can compress nerve roots or the spinal cord itself.
• Spinal stenosis or foraminal stenosis: A condition whereby bone growth, a build-up of scar tissue, or other factors constrict the spaces in which the spine or the nerve roots lie.
• Facet disease: A degenerative condition that degrades the integrity of the facet joints in the spine. These joints stabilize the spine and prevent extreme bending or twisting. Over the years, however, the cartilage in these joints can wear out or tear, causing pain and other symptoms.

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Endoscopic Treatment

Most of these spinal issues can often be treated effectively with a non-invasive approach, including rest, heat/ice applications, pain medication, and anti-inflammatory drugs. Some who endure vertebrae, disc, or nerve root maladies do not experience adequate relief without surgery. If your doctor thinks it’s time to consider back surgery, contact LSI. Our team of award-winning spine surgeons can help you regain your pain-free life using our revolutionary laser-assisted treatments. These procedures can have you back on your feet, back to work, and back to enjoying life in a fraction of the time (and cost) of open back surgery. Call LSI today for a free MRI/CT scan review.

Please note: Laser Spine Institute currently does not perform endoscopic procedures on the thoracic spine.